Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Raps Parties Over Bihar Voter Roll Inaction
The Supreme Court is looking into problems with voter registration in Bihar.
The court is unhappy that political parties haven't helped voters who were left off the list.
The court has told the Election Commission to accept Aadhaar cards or other documents so people can register.
They're also allowing people to submit claims online.
The Election Commission said not many objections were filed, even though there were issues with the rolls.
The court is still working on this, and the final voter list will be ready by the end of September.
Supreme Court criticized political parties for inaction regarding missing voters in Bihar.
The court directed the Election Commission to accept Aadhaar or 11 other documents for voter claims.
The court is allowing online submission of claims for deleted voters.
The Election Commission reported that few objections were filed despite criticism.
Final electoral rolls for Bihar are due on September 30.
- Who
- Supreme Court, Election Commission of India (ECI), political parties.
- What
- Supreme Court's response to issues with Bihar's voter rolls and political party inaction.
- When
- Hearing took place recently, with final rolls due September 30.
- Where
- Bihar, India; Supreme Court.
- Why
- To address concerns about voter inclusion and political party involvement in the voter roll revision.
Supreme Court's concerns
Election Commission of India
Party Involvement
Supreme Court's concerns
Inaction by political parties in assisting voters.
Election Commission of India
Implied; not explicitly stated in the article.
- Event
- Supreme Court hearing on Bihar voter rolls
- Key Ruling
- Aadhaar and 11 other documents accepted for voter claims.
- Political Parties
- Criticized for lack of involvement.
- Online Claims
- Allowed for deleted voters.
- Final Rolls
- Due September 30.
Sources
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